Grundig MC 7740 User manual

HAIR AND
BEARD CLIPPER
MC 7740

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SAFETY_______________________________________________
Please note the following instructions
when using the appliance:
7The appliance is designed for
domestic use only.
7Observe these instructions in
order to prevent damage to the
appliance or danger arising from
improper use. Keep them in a
safe place.
7Never use the appliance in the
bath, shower or over a wash
basin filled with water; nor should
it be operated with wet hands.
7Do not immerse the appliance in
water or let it come into contact
with water, even during cleaning.
7Do not drop the appliance.
7Do not use the appliance near
water in bathtubs, wash basins or
other vessels.
7Pull out the mains plug after use.
7If the appliance is used in the
bathroom, it is essential that the
mains plug is pulled out after use,
as water close to the appliance
can still constitute a danger, even
if the appliance is switched off.
7If not already present, for additio-
nal protection it is recommend to
install a residual-current-operated
protective device (RCD) with a
rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30 mA in the electri-
cal circuit of your bathroom. Ask
your plumber for advice.
7Keep the appliance away from
children.
7The device may not be used by
the following people, including
children: those with limited
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities and also those with a
lack of experience and
knowledge. This does not apply
to the latter if they were instructed
in the use of the device or if they
use it under the supervision of a
person responsible for safety.
Children should always be super-
vised to ensure that they do not
play with the device.
7Do not open the appliance under
any circumstances. No warranty
claims are accepted for damage
resulting from improper handling.

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OVERVIEW__________________________________________
See the illustrations on page 2.
Controls
On/off switch, locks and
releases the comb attachment.
Two switches for adjusting the
position of the comb up or
down.
Comb position indicator.
Stainless steel cutting head.
Charging LED.
Socket for plugging into the
charging unit or connecting the
power supply unit.
Charging unit.
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Accessories
Comb attachment for cutting
longer hair (24 - 42 mm).
Comb attachment for cutting
shorter hair or for beards and
moustaches (4 - 22 mm).
Power supply unit.
Other accessories
1 x comb
1 x cleaning brush
1 x oil for cutting head
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focuses on
contractually agreed
social working conditi-
ons with fair wages for
both internal employees and supp-
liers, as well as on the efficient use
of raw materials with continual
waste reduction of several tonnes of
plastic each year – and availability
of at least 5 years for all accessories.
For a future worth living.
For a good reason. Grundig.
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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Operation with
rechargeable batteries
When operating the appliance with
the built-in nickel metal hydride
battery, only use the power unit
supplied for charging.
1Plug the power cord into the
socket and the power supply unit
into the socket.
Notes
7Charge up the batteries comple-
tely (24 hours) before you first
use them or if you have not used
them for a long time.
– The charge indicator
lights up.
7After the batteries are first
charged, the charging time is
approx. 12 hours when the
appliance is switched off. If you
switch on the appliance while it is
charging, charging will stop.
– The charge indicator
disappears.
7The ambient temperature should
be between 5 °C and 40 °C.
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7When fully charged, the appliance
works for around 45 minutes. It is
not advisable to charge the batter-
ies after every use, especially if
you do not use the appliance for
the full 30 minutes. Only charge
the batteries when they are com-
pletely discharged. This increases
their service life. Do not charge it
every day.
Using the charging unit
1Plug the socket of the
appliance into the plug in the
charging unit.
2Plug the power cord into the
socket on the charging unit.
3Plug the power supply unit into
the wall socket.
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POWER SUPPLY ___________________________________
Environmental note
This product has been made from
high-quality parts and materials
which can be re-used and recycled.
Therefore, do not throw the product
away with normal household waste
at the end of its service life. Take it
to a collection point for recycling
electrical and electronic devices.
This is indicated by this symbol on
the product, in the operating
manual and on the packaging.
Please find out about collection
points operated by your local
authority.
Help protect the environment by
recycling used products.
Mains operation (with the
power supply unit)
Check if the mains voltage on the
type plate of the power supply unit
supplied corresponds to your local
mains supply.
The only way to disconnect the
device from the mains is to unplug
the power supply unit.
1Plug the power supply unit into
the socket.
2Plug the power supply unit into
the wall socket.
– The built-in batteries are auto-
matically switched off.
Caution
7When in the bathroom or beside a
water connection, only use the
appliance in battery mode; never
run it from the mains.
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OPERATION ________________________________________
Special features
The appliance has a stainless steel
cutting head.
The appliance fastens the comb
attachment automatically as soon as
it is switched on.
Trimming hair
1Make sure the angle of the comb
is the same as that of the cutting
head. Push the arms of the comb
into the side guides behind the
blade head. Push the comb into
the guides until it catches.
2Use the switches for telescopic
comb adjustment to select the
cutting length (see the table on
page 9). Note the indicator .
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3Place a towel around the neck
and shoulder of the person
whose hair you are trimming.
Make sure the person is seated so
that their head is roughly at your
eye level. Before trimming, comb
the hair so that it falls naturally
and you can see the direction in
which it grows.
4Switch on the appliance using
the switch and start trimming.
Note
7The comb attachment is automati-
cally fixed when you switch on
the appliance.
5Turn off the appliance using the
switch when you have
finished trimming.
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OPERATION ________________________________________
Cutting lengths
... with the small comb
attachment
Note
7All the lengths here are
approximate.
... with the large comb
attachment
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Position 11
Position 12
Position 13
4 mm
6 mm
7 mm
9 mm
10 mm
12 mm
13 mm
15 mm
16 mm
18 mm
19 mm
21 mm
22 mm
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
Position 7
Position 8
Position 9
Position 10
Position 11
Position 12
Position 13
24 mm
26 mm
27 mm
29 mm
30 mm
32 mm
33 mm
35 mm
36 mm
38 mm
39 mm
41 mm
42 mm

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OPERATION ________________________________________
Useful tips
7Hold the appliance with a
relaxed and comfortable grip.
7Always cut against the natural
direction of the hair.
7As you cut, take a break at regu-
lar intervals. You can always
make a correction, but not once
the hair has been cut.
7Only cut a small amount the first
time you use the trimmer. This is
the only way to get used to the
adjustable cutting lengths.
7Keep combing the hair. Only look
for hair which is too long and
comb out clippings.
7To ensure good results, the hair
should be dry.
Beard trimming
1Press the button to switch off
the appliance.
2Take off the comb by setting the
telescopic comb adjuster to
position 1. Carefully pull the
comb out of the side guides.
Avoid any contact with the
blades.
3Press the button to switch off
the appliance.
4If the appliance is blocked by
thick hair while you are using it,
turn it off. If running it from the
mains, unplug the socket. Take
off the comb attachment and
clean the cutting head with the
brush supplied. If the blades
only move slowly or not at all,
clean the appliance as described
in the next section.
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CLEANING AND CARE___________________________
Cleaning and care
1Switch off the appliance and
unplug it if you are running it
from the mains.
2Take off the comb and clean
the cutting head with the brush
supplied.
3Only clean the housing and the
comb with a damp, soft cloth.
Caution
7Never put appliance, power cord
or power supply unit in water or
any other liquid.
4Before using the appliance
again, dry all parts properly
using a soft towel.
5Do not use any cleaning agents.
6Put the comb back on again.
Notes
7Remove any clippings after
each use.
7The cutting head of your appliance
does not normally need to be
oiled. If you want to maintain the
original condition of the cutting
head for as long as possible, it is
worth oiling it at regular intervals
(with the oil provided).
Storage
If you do not want to use the appli-
ance for a long period of time,
please store it carefully.
1Ensure that it is unplugged and
completely dry.
2Store the parts in the original
packaging in a cool, dry place.
3Make sure the appliance is kept
out of reach of children.

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CLEANING AND CARE___________________________
Adjusting the blades
When new, the blades are optimally
aligned. However, you still need to
adjust the blades if you replace
them or if you have removed the
lower blade for cleaning.
1Loosen the screws.
2Align the teeth of the upper
blade and the lower blade. The
points of the teeth on the upper
blade should be roughly 1.2 mm
behind those of the lower blade.
3If the blades are not correctly
aligned, switch off the
appliance, loosen the screws
again and readjust the blades.
4Tighten the screws once you
have aligned the blades.

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INFORMATION ____________________________________
Technical data
This product fulfils the
European directives
2004/108/EC,
2006/95/EC and 2009/125/EC.
Power supply
Battery: nickel metal hydride
Power supply unit:
100 – 240 V˜, 50/60 Hz
3.4 V DC 1000 mA
Ni-MH
Technical and design modifications reserved.